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    Quirky Plant Music
    • Jul 16, 2020

    Quirky Plant Music

    If you find yourself working from home, housecleaning or just relaxing I recommend these super quirky plant-themed albums. See if your ho...
    Foraging on CBC radio
    • Sep 1, 2019

    Foraging on CBC radio

    Find delectable food just growing in the city? You bet. CBC radio's On The Coast goes on a urban feild trip with Julia Thiessen to see wh...
    Blackberry Bounty - Pickin' Tips & Recipe
    • Aug 4, 2019

    Blackberry Bounty - Pickin' Tips & Recipe

    Summer fruits like blackberry are exploding all around, the bounty is ripe and ready for picking! Don't fret if you don't live on an orch...
    Scent of Hapiness
    • Aug 19, 2018

    Scent of Hapiness

    Once you've lived 94 years you have a lot of memories. And there's something about the sense of smell that really triggers memories. Whil...
    Discover Hidden Gems
    • Feb 12, 2018

    Discover Hidden Gems

    Vancouver has hidden gems within its urban jungle, especially in the heart of Strathcona. With green space, yummy eats, and colourful his...
    Cocoa Minty Lip Balm Workshop
    • Sep 30, 2017

    Cocoa Minty Lip Balm Workshop

    Date: Sunday Oct 15 Time: 1PM - 4PM Location: Earthwise Society Demonstration Garden 6400 3 Avenue, Delta BC Cost: $50 Learn how to cre...
    The Power of Tea Time
    • Sep 3, 2017

    The Power of Tea Time

    "It tastes like sunshine!" proclaimed Lawrence as we sampled freshly made herbal tea. Lawrence participates in a Therapeutic Horticulture...
    Garden Buddies Program in Delta Optimist
    • Jul 30, 2017

    Garden Buddies Program in Delta Optimist

    Check out this article featuring one of the programs I'm involved with at Earthwise Society. It's a pleasure sharing time in the garden w...
    Feature in the Georgia Straight
    • Jun 3, 2015

    Feature in the Georgia Straight

    Check out this story featuring my work at the BC Children's & Women's Hospital. This is one of the most heart-warming places I have had t...
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